Hurley Karaban Memphis Post Game Presser

[Zonepress]

My take... Hurley's sideline behavior is a direct reflection of how he sees his teams. If you watch our losses from last year, Hurley was never as animated as he was even at the beginning of yesterday's game.

This team has immense pressure to continue the success of the last two seasons. Fair or not, these guys are certainly comparing themselves to last year.

It's difficult to hear AK say "it's all on me, 100% on me" after a loss. This team is going to have to learn to grow through losses because they are not last year's squad and will lose more games.

I actually appreciate that Hurley cost us the game- I hope he uses it as an opportunity to stress to the team that mistakes, even by him, will happen and are chances to grow. This was a critical step in turning the page from last year.

Perhaps the immense pressure to continue the success of the last two seasons, that you mention might be a result of a coach, who spent the past six months, pounding the drum that they were going for a three peat
Perhaps he could have taken a different approach

 

[gwhuskyfan]

Perhaps the immense pressure to continue the success of the last two seasons, that you mention might be a result of a coach, who spent the past six months, pounding the drum that they were going for a three peat
Perhaps he could have taken a different approach

What other approach would you want the head coach to take? Maybe we can win?

 

[Woodson]

Perhaps the immense pressure to continue the success of the last two seasons, that you mention might be a result of a coach, who spent the past six months, pounding the drum that they were going for a three peat
Perhaps he could have taken a different approach

Reading your posts, it seems you might have a big issue with Hurley. And also your period button might be broke

 

[huskyjawz]

It's all part of the plan. You don't think he knows what he's doing. Granted I don't think he wanted that late technical but it is what it is. I believe there is a method to his madness. Proceed Coach Hurley

No way. He lost control of his emotions; not part of a master plan.

 

[JBK]

Danny has to be smarter and control dealing with refs and this is not exactly new but his intensity and desire to win is in his DNA.
This trip is a learning experience for the staff, the players and us fans. Yesterday’s game was highly entertaining, and I get that we just care about the outcome but some very good things happened, team did not quit. This tourney can still be a success and jumping off point for the season and the coaches will find out if changes are needed but they better not mail it in. And we can’t forget that on the other side of the ball there are players that want to win every bit as badly as we do. Those Memphis players, all transfers with tons of experience showed it yesterday.

Even Auriemma would say that is embarrassing behavior. You are on top of the game - do not belittle yourself.
Screaming at the refs all game will never make you John wooden like

 

[AllHusky]

My take... Hurley's sideline behavior is a direct reflection of how he sees his teams. If you watch our losses from last year, Hurley was never as animated as he was even at the beginning of yesterday's game.

This team has immense pressure to continue the success of the last two seasons. Fair or not, these guys are certainly comparing themselves to last year.

It's difficult to hear AK say "it's all on me, 100% on me" after a loss. This team is going to have to learn to grow through losses because they are not last year's squad and will lose more games.

I actually appreciate that Hurley cost us the game- I hope he uses it as an opportunity to stress to the team that mistakes, even by him, will happen and are chances to grow. This was a critical step in turning the page from last year.

Was going to post about Karaban post game interview comments, glad you caught that too. Way too much pressure for that young man to put on himself. Play basketball and enjoy seeing your young teammates and team develop into a formidable unit. He can’t do it all himself, so he shouldn’t try. Karaban is like a Donnie Baseball hoops version. Plays for the love of the game and his mates. Don’t take the joy out of it “Alex Hoops”, it’s gonna be fine.